Senior Planner Demand Planning & Procurement
About The Position
The Senior Planner, Demand Planning & Procurement is responsible for driving demand forecasting, inventory planning, procurement, and product availability for the Footwear business. Partnering closely with Sales, Product Line Management, factory teams, and cross-functional stakeholders, this role develops and manages demand plans, analyzes inventory and supply requirements, issues and tracks purchase orders, and ensures timely delivery of products. The position plays a critical role in maintaining forecast accuracy, achieving inventory availability targets, identifying and mitigating supply risks, and supporting special product launches, collaborations, and seasonal initiatives. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to make informed decisions in a fast-paced, dynamic planning environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field required.
- 5+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, inventory management, procurement, or supply chain planning within a global consumer products environment.
- Strong expertise in MRP/ERP systems, supply planning processes, and inventory management principles.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Experience using SAP, Cognos Report Studio, and Power BI.
- Proven ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable planning and purchasing decisions.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in forecasting, reporting, purchase order management, and item setup.
- Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities with the ability to proactively address inventory, availability, and supply chain challenges.
- Effective communicator and collaborative partner, able to work cross-functionally with Sales, Product Management, Planning, and global factory teams.
- Customer-focused mindset with flexibility to support international operations.
Nice To Haves
- APICS/CPIM certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Drive demand forecasting, inventory planning, procurement, and product availability for the Footwear business.
- Develop and manage demand plans.
- Analyze inventory and supply requirements.
- Issue and track purchase orders.
- Ensure timely delivery of products.
- Maintain forecast accuracy.
- Achieve inventory availability targets.
- Identify and mitigate supply risks.
- Support special product launches, collaborations, and seasonal initiatives.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of health and well-being programs for associates and their families, including domestic partners.
- Paid time off.
- Onsite fitness center.
- Acupuncture.
- Physical therapy.
- Wellness coaches.
- 401k with company match.
- Health savings accounts.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Pet insurance.
- Legal planning.
- Education assistance.
- Exclusive access to Associate Store.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
